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School is back in session, so your daytime activities are covered. But what about after school? If you are like many teens, you head to your neighborhood library branch to meet up with friends and to use the computers. Next time you find yourself waiting to get online, ask whether the library has any board games. Many of them have a terrific assortment of games for patrons to play. Within the Indianapolis Public Library, there are librarians who are game gurus and who are eager to share unique games with you. A couple even attended and presented at the recent Gen Con Indy 2011 and may have some surprises up their sleeves!

For more organized play, Fountain Square Library offers a “Family Game Night” once a month. The next one is Tuesday, September 20th, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. And College Avenue is presenting “Youth Night,” that same evening, at 6:00 p.m. Looking further ahead, add Southport’s “Family Game Day” to your calendar. It is Saturday, October 1st, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

When gaming at the library, just remember not to shout “I WIN!” too loudly.

Another summer is coming to a close. What made it so memorable for you? The Summer Reading Program? Going to the Pool? Summer Camp? No homework? The end of summer means a new school year is just around the corner. Now that you’ve had some time to calm down from last school year, why not start the next one with a new attitude and focus.

Have you checked out your local library branch activities like book clubs, movies or free classes at Central? Don’t forget to plan for Teen Read Week October 17-23, “Books with Beat”. Don’t forget to keep an eye on the TeenScene blog for further Teen Programs and Reviews.

School is starting in just a few days. Why not start the school year out right by using the Homework Help Website that’s linked to the Teen Scene website. Do you have your school shopping done? What is the new trend of clothing this fall, what is the newest music topic, newest actor or actress, new TV show to keep up on? Please don’t forget to come visit your local library branch to find out about new and exciting activities that are happening this fall.

Who knows what kind of knowledge or adventure you will run into while visiting the library. Like BlogBook 2009 by Barbara Larmon Failing, Does your local branch have a Teen Advisory Board (TAB), and don’t forget to check out the First Friday’s Schedule at Central. Looking forward to see some new friends and touching base with some old friends – Why not do it at the library?